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Table 5 Modified Barell body region by nature of injury diagnosis matrix for serious injuries (2003-07)

From: Injuries to pedal cyclists on New Zealand roads, 1988-2007

Body Region Injured

Fracture

Dislocation,

Sprains &

Strains

Internal

Open

wound

Contusion/

superficial

Others

Percent of cyclists with serious injuries (AIS ≥ 3)

Traumatic brain injury

11.25

0.00

28.16

0.00

0.00

0.00

Other Head, Face, Neck

5.20

0.19

0.00

18.68

7.81

0.37

Spine and back

8.36

2.42

2.51

0.00

0.00

0.00

Torso

11.71

3.07

14.78

0.65

3.07

0.46

Upper extremity

13.57

1.86

0.00

5.86

3.90

0.93

Lower extremity

19.24

1.86

0.00

5.76

7.62

1.58

Others

0.00

0.09

0.00

1.67

0.46

2.60